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Recently Opened il ponte Makes its Mark on the Neighborhood by Sponsoring the Lighting of Riverside Bridge on June 5th

il ponte (Italian) : The Bridge

On the evening of Friday, June 5th, the Riverside BIA and community will launch the Riverside Gateway Bridge Project – a $600,000 capital installation illuminating the iconic Riverside Bridge. The bridge is the gateway to Toronto’s Riverside District, located oil Ponte pic2n Queen Street East, between the DVP and Empire Avenue.

A recent addition to Riverside is il ponte, a new Italian restaurant which is already becoming known as a “dependable local establishment that serves and grows with the community”.  il ponte, whose name directly translates to ‘the bridge’, quickly jumped on board with the Riverside Bridge project, seeing as it has a perfect connection with their restaurant!

Using local ingredients, il ponte also imports Italian products, dishes such as pizza, pasta and salad are made while being paired with good wines. Giancarlo (John) Catalano, the host, wants every dish “to provide inspiration and palatial pleasure”.

il Ponte are coil Ponte pic1nveniently located right at the edge of the Riverside Gateway Bridge which is extremely close to the Pan Am Athlete’s Village, making them a prime destination to go for lunch or dinner.

 

LET US KNOW you’re coming to the Riverside Bridge Lighting June 5th!

Many thanks to ALL our Bridge Lighting partners and sponsors: This project grew from idea to inception thanks to public partnership with City of Toronto, Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher, and private sponsors: Gold Sponsor – Streetcar Developments; Silver Sponsors – Hullmark Developments, and Downtown Automotive Group; and Bronze Sponsors – Ashlar Urban Realty, The Avro, BMO, Brightworks Interactive Marketing, Harhay Construction, il ponte, and OX Agency – all of whom shared our vision.

Thanks to Harhay Developments!

Many thanks to Harhay Developments for their contribution as Bronze Sponsor and commitment to enhancing Riverside

On the evening of Friday, June 5th, the Riverside BIA and community will launch the Riverside Gateway Bridge Project – a $600,000 capital installation illuminating the iconic Riverside Bridge. The bridge is the gateway to Toronto’s Riverside District, located on Queen Street East, between the DVP and Empire Avenue.

Harhay pic1After three years work of effort and planning, this project is the conclusion of collaboration with key partners and sponsors. One of the Bronze Sponsors is Harhay Developments.

Since it was formed in 1987, Harhay has been involved in design, construction and project management in Southern Ontario.  Their buildings are the result of new and creative ideas, enhancing their uniqueness and improving the community image.

They have contributed to redesigning buildings around Riverside, highlighting the atmosphere of this lively neighborhood. The Ninety, a refined classic loft building on Broadview Avenue, helped them become a finalist in the 2014 Global Awards. It has now become one of their signature works, being a well-designed building incorporating both the historical elements of the 19th Century building and contemporary additions.

We are proud to have Hayhay Developments supporting the Riverside Bridge Lighting and our community!

LET US KNOW you’re coming to the Riverside Bridge Lighting June 5th!

Harhay pic2Many thanks to ALL our Bridge Lighting partners and sponsors: This project grew from idea to inception thanks to public partnership with City of Toronto, Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher, and private sponsors: Gold Sponsor – Streetcar Developments; Silver Sponsors – Hullmark Developments, and Downtown Automotive Group; and Bronze Sponsors – Ashlar Urban Realty, The Avro, BMO, Brightworks Interactive Marketing, Harhay Construction, il ponte, and OX Agency – all of whom shared our vision.

 

Ride Smarter with Ward 30 Bikes at the June 6th Riverside Eats & Beats StreetFest!

Cycling enthusiast? Want to enourage your kid’s biking skills? Come and check out  the bike rodeo with Ward 30 Bikes

 Ward30 Bikes pic1As part of the June 6th Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, Ward 30 Bikes will be setting up a bike rodeo and a course at Munro and Queen St. East from 3PM-6PM to improve cycling skills, especially oriented for kids!

This is part of our Bike It! Block Party  which runs from 1PM-6PM – read all about it and come take part.

Ward 30 Bikes is the official cycle advocacy group for City of Toronto Ward 30. Their goal is to bring about positive change for commuter and recreational cyclists in the area by promoting the need for proper and safe cycling infrastructure to all users.

Being advocates and leaders for the promotion of cycling using public engagement and awareness in the ward and Toronto as a whole, they encourage bike safety and skills. They are also affiliated to Cycle Toronto by supporting their vision, guiding principles and goals of safer places for cyclists.

With schemes such as Bike Valet and Street Smarts Workshops, Ward 30 Bikes is the perfect place to answer any bike-related questions or queries on Saturday June 6th.

Anybody who would like to join the Bells of Danforth may do so from Munroe Street.

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LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING to the EATS & BEATS Festival 

Thank you to Toronto 2015 IGNITE and Metroland media for their support of Eats & Beats 2015

 

Visit County General during June 6th Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest for some Downright Tasty specials!

So many appetizing tasters from The County General at June 6th Riverside’s Eats & Beats StreetFest!

As part of the June 6th Riverside’s Eats & Beats StreetFest, The County General will be having their special $10 Taster event, bringing awesome flavours to the festival.

The County Burger is one of Toronto’s 25 best burgers according to Toronto Life. Inspired and supplied by Ontario farms and producers, they make good quality food using healthy ingredients. The County General welcomes everyone as friends and family, and is always committed to County General pic 1offering excellent customer service. They are always excited to host your events and offer you specialized menus and customized cocktails created to your likings.

Also, sign up for the County’s FIELD TRIP Sunday June 7 – there will be drinks, snacks, and trivia on the bus! They’ve got special food and drinks menu such as the County-style big BBQ, The Real Dill Cocktail, and the Juice Box Special – Whisky Punch, and even fun outdoor games at Dillon’s. They also have a Private behind-the-scenes tour and tasting with Dillon’s Master Distiller – you don’t want to miss that! And there will be even more fun cocktails and continuous rock ‘n’ roll during the ride back all the way to home!

 

LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING to the EATS & BEATS Festival 

Thank you to Toronto 2015 IGNITE and Metroland media for their support of the Eats & Beats StreetFEST!

A Big Thank You to Downtown Automotive Group for Supporting the Riverside Bridge Lighting!

Long-standing Downtown Automotive Group demonstrate their commitment to the community

On the evening of Friday, June 5th, the Riverside BIA and community will launch the Riverside Gateway Bridge Project – a $600,000 capital installation illuminating the iconic Riverside Bridge. The bridge is the gateway to Toronto’s Riverside District, located on Queen Street East, between the DVP and Empire Avenue.

Bringing together three yeDowntown pic2ars hard work in a historic Bridge Lighting event, Downtown Automotive Group is one of our Silver Sponsors, using this unique occasion to reinforce their dedication to the community.

Downtown Automotive Group has been around since 1992 and takes “community to heart”. Their select group of dealerships offers a number of new and used vehicles. They have been involved with many different community causes, from supporting local young people’s sports teams to the YWCA Women’s Shelter.

Being one of our Silver Sponsors shows how much they love this city and claim that “there’s never been a better time to get out there and be part of the action”. Their contribution has helped make the idea of the Riverside Bridge Lighting become a reality.

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LET US KNOW you’re coming to the Riverside Bridge Lighting June 5th!

Many thanks to ALL our Bridge Lighting partners and sponsors: This project grew from idea to inception thanks to public partnership with City of Toronto, Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher, and private sponsors: Gold Sponsor – Streetcar Developments; Silver Sponsors – Hullmark Developments, and Downtown Automotive Group; and Bronze Sponsors – Ashlar Urban Realty, The Avro, BMO, Brightworks Interactive Marketing, Harhay Construction, il ponte, and OX Agency – all of whom shared our vision.